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Jacob Kiplimo Claims Third Straight Cross Country Title

1/11/2026

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Summary

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Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda won the senior men's title at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, finishing the 10K in 28:18.
Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia finished second in 28:36.
Daniel Ebenyo of Kenya finished third in 28:45.
Kiplimo's win places him among four men in history to win three straight world cross-country titles.
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won the women's race.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Waregem, Belgium, marked the event's inaugural year, featuring 27 nations and showcasing athletes like John Treacy, who won the men's title. This competition laid the groundwork for cross-country running's evolution into a prestigious discipline, exemplified by Jacob Kiplimo's 2026 victory, making him one of only four men to win three consecutive titles.

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Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda won the senior men's title at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, finishing the 10K in 28:18.
Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia finished second in 28:36.
Daniel Ebenyo of Kenya finished third in 28:45.
Kiplimo's win places him among four men in history to win three straight world cross-country titles.
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won the women's race.

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